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I don’t think that’s now that works...

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Wade Graham on Fashioning a California Eden

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Summer road paving

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The Best Kitchen Islands Under $500

The kitchen island is often the gathering spot in a home. Not just a functional place for cooking and storage, it's also where you typically wind up chitchatting and sharing a bite to eat with family and visitors. There are plenty of standalone kitchen islands to fit your needs, whether that's style, size, storage, or all of the above. Here's a roundup of the best kitchen islands for under $500 whether you have a big kitchen, little kitchen, farmhouse kitchen, contemporary kitchen, or something in between. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2lIxGDv via Handy Rep Ai

The Best Kitchen Islands Under $500

The kitchen island is often the gathering spot in a home. Not just a functional place for cooking and storage, it's also where you typically wind up chitchatting and sharing a bite to eat with family and visitors. There are plenty of standalone kitchen islands to fit your needs, whether that's style, size, storage, or all of the above. Here's a roundup of the best kitchen islands for under $500 whether you have a big kitchen, little kitchen, farmhouse kitchen, contemporary kitchen, or something in between. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2lIxGDv via Handy Rep Ai

The Best Kitchen Islands Under $500

The kitchen island is often the gathering spot in a home. Not just a functional place for cooking and storage, it's also where you typically wind up chitchatting and sharing a bite to eat with family and visitors. There are plenty of standalone kitchen islands to fit your needs, whether that's style, size, storage, or all of the above. Here's a roundup of the best kitchen islands for under $500 whether you have a big kitchen, little kitchen, farmhouse kitchen, contemporary kitchen, or something in between. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2lIxGDv via Handy Rep Ai

After the success of my last post in this subreddit, I present “Drywall Bucket II”

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It took some major fires and high body counts to improve fire safety in the way we build buildings today.

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APSEZ acquires Kattupalli port from L&T

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, (APSEZ) which is India’s largest port developer and part of the Adani Group has recently announced that it has executed Share Purchase Agreement between Larsen and Toubro Limited, Marine Infrastructure Developer Private Limited, L&T Shipbuilding Limited and Adani Kattupalli Port Private Limited to acquire 97% shares of Marine Infrastructure Developer Private Limited (MIDPL). MIDPL is the developer and operator of Kattupalli Port. Kattupalli Port is one of the most modern ports in India emerging as Chennai’s New Gateway for EXIM trade in Chennai/Bangalore region and provides a whole new dimension of services with speed and sophistication. Amongst the many advantages of Kattupalli port is its unique location – it is located 30 kilometers towards north of Chennai and has connectivity with  hinterland of North Tamilnadu, Chennai,  Bangalore region and South Andhra Pradesh – locations which are highly industrialized. Kattupalli port is Sout

Need help choosing an exterior cladding system for a container house.

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Know the Problems which can affect our homes

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architects firms in Bangalore

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Risk: The Need for Safety Hard Hats

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The dirtiest job site I’ve ever been on. So unorganized. Pig sty. Hardly any air movement in the building. Big old sweat box. The whole place just sticks to you. How clean is your job site?

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New Job As A Forming Carpenter, Starting Tuesday, Minimal Experience, Need Advice

Hey everyone, I recently got a job from the same company my father has worked at for 15 years. He is a carpenter foreman. It is a concrete forming company that builds high rise buildings. I worked with my father for one summer, three years ago, but my experience then was very limited. I was only a teenager at the time, so everybody there treated me like a kid (because I was), plus they all knew my father, and they were all generally nice people, so they went very easy on me. My experience was limited to carrying tools and equipment, carrying materials, piling up stripped material, cleaning, helping with scaffolding, putting up safety fences, oiling up forms, etc. No real technical work, besides sometimes helping my father with walls. The advantage of this was that I didn't work on the job every day, because I would just help whoever needed an extra pair of hands at the time. This allowed me to not just learn one aspect of the process, but all the aspects, from the steelmen, th

Should water from road millers be drained on the road? Got questioned by a cop after taking pictures apparently the town has had complaints but is it a real issue?

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My kind of fire wood

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Could there be a gas leak inside?

Where I'm staying, there is a small GE window air conditioner unit. The LL was owner was concerned about water from the unit leaking into the wall so he drilled a hole but it somehow caused the ac to make a pfftt air coming out sound. He then told me he thinks there may be a gas leak but that it wont affect me inside the place because the gas will leak outside (the back of the unit is outside through the wall). Is this true? I've turned off the ac unit and opened up two windows. Is there a chance the gas could leak inside? What should I do? submitted by /u/qopaq [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2yVvKRF via Handy Rep Ai

THE FIELD E2 : TRAILER 1

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Hotel traveling and how to work the best deal?

I'll be moving to Plano, Texas temporarily for a job site(4 months). I'll be getting a 400 per week per-diem and I need to look for my own place. What's the best way to stretch my money and negotiate a room. Any other advice for traveling is welcomed. submitted by /u/ElBarto12 [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2lHbE47 via Handy Rep Ai

15 Instagram-Worthy Breakfast Nooks We Love

Got some spare space in the kitchen? Consider adding a breakfast nook! These 15 photogenic options suit a range of kitchen styles and sizes—and they’re practically begging to be added to your online inspiration boards. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2KmThjX via Handy Rep Ai

Volvo CE unveils ZEUX: How a LEGO model designed with kids became a prototype for a real autonomous wheel loader

The ZEUX autonomous wheel loader concept employs a scout drone and an adjustable, boom-mounted camera called The Eye, to keep track of its surroundings and indicate focus to nearby humans. Of all the major heavy equipment manufacturers, none has been more outwardly committed to bringing futuristic, autonomous and electrified machines to real-world quarries and jobsites than Volvo. For the last few years, Volvo has been publicly sharing updates on the progress of autonomous machine prototypes like its HX2 carrier (a cab-less, self-driving dump truck) and LX1 wheel loader, and electrified prototypes like the EX1 cable-connected excavator. And though Volvo has plans to get the latest versions of those machines working at a real Skanska quarry this fall, the company isn’t letting up on its push for innovation. The manufacturer even found an opportunity to use its partnership with LEGO to inform the design of its future machines. This week, Volvo and Lego, which have partnered on high

15 Instagram-Worthy Breakfast Nooks We Love

Got some spare space in the kitchen? Consider adding a breakfast nook! These 15 photogenic options suit a range of kitchen styles and sizes—and they’re practically begging to be added to your online inspiration boards. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2KmThjX via Handy Rep Ai

15 Instagram-Worthy Breakfast Nooks We Love

Got some spare space in the kitchen? Consider adding a breakfast nook! These 15 photogenic options suit a range of kitchen styles and sizes—and they’re practically begging to be added to your online inspiration boards. from Bob Vila : Trusted Home Renovation & Repair Expert https://ift.tt/2KmThjX via Handy Rep Ai

Keeping 140-year legacy alive drives Ohio railroad contractor Fritz-Rumer-Cooke

Clem Cooke stands in the doorway of the rail car that served as the offices of his company for 30 years. Photos: Wayne Grayson A lot of business owners in this country can point to old photos adorning the walls of their offices and recall with a smile the countless hours they spent as children shadowing their fathers at work, learning the ins and outs of the business before it was passed down to the next generation. Many can even remember sharing that time with grandfathers who founded the family business two generations before. But there are few, regardless of the industry, who can trace their business back not just to their grandfather, but to their grandfather’s grandfather. As the fifth-generation owner of railroad contracting firm Fritz-Rumer-Cooke, Clem Cooke can. Though the jobsite photos on the wall of the company’s Columbus, Ohio, offices date to the early 20th century, his company has been building railroad track, structures and bridges for 139 years. Pride and compassio

Detached roofs?

I'm not a homeowner, and this is more of a philosophical / architectural question. I'm just curious why fully detached roofs platforms aren't a thing. For example, imagine a simple square house with a flat "top" that is fully insulated. Then imagine four tall steel beams that are in concrete bases in the ground that are outside the house and rise to a traditional sloped platform roof that "hovers" above the house. If it rains, the roof platform would extend over the square structure below enough that it is not a concern, so the house is dry. If it snows, the roof platform is already cold and so the snow either collects or slides off after enough weight is reached -- it never melts since it is not in contact with any heat. If it's a hot summer, the roof might get very hot but the square structure is in the shade below, which means you have a very effective "air gap" between the roasting roof and the structure underneath. You could even

Returning to its past, tower crane manufacturer Comansa drops Linden from its company name

Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa says it is in the process of dropping “Linden” from its name and returning to its original name, Comansa, for which its widely known on the market. After many years using the Linden Comansa brand name, the change will be implemented gradually across the product range and at the company’s headquarters in Spain, and at its facilities in the U.S. and China. “After acquiring the prestigious Linden 8000 system from the Swedish company Linden in 1983, we started to apply its technical concepts throughout our range of tower cranes, therefore allowing our customers to enjoy its many obvious advantages,” says Alberto Munárriz, CEO of Comansa. “Combining the names Linden and Comansa in a single brand was initially important as we looked to open up markets, as it gave us recognition on markets where Linden had been a major player and the benefits of its products were widely appreciated.” Munárriz stresses that Comansa has been on the market for more th

Former Neff exec Irion is new senior VP, CFO of Herc Holdings

  Herc Holdings announced today that it has appointed Mark Irion as senior vice president and chief financial officer. In this role, Irion is now overseeing the company’s finance function. It’s a lead role in Herc Holdings’ ongoing activities in the capital markets and in its relationships with banks, ratings agencies, institutional investors and financial analysts. Irion joins Herc Holdings, which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc . subsidiary, as a leading equipment rental supplier with about 275 locations, primarily North America. The full-line equipment rental supplier offers a broad portfolio of equipment for rent. For the past 19 years, Irion served as chief financial officer for Neff Corporation, a publicly traded equipment rental company until its sale in October 2017. His career experience also includes serving as chief financial officer for a computer component distribution company and audit senior for Deloitte & Touche LLP. “Mark brings comprehensive financia

House bill would cut funding to OSHA and MSHA, increase NIOSH budget

As part of a draft funding bill proposed by the House Appropriations Committee’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) would receive modest budget cuts in fiscal year 2019, Safety + Health reports. The draft bill allocates $545.3 million for OSHA, a decrease of approximately $7.5 million from FY 2018 and $3.7 million less than proposed funding by the Trump administration; and $367.6 million for MSHA, approximately $6.2 million less than FY 2018 and more than $8.3 million less than the budget proposed by the Trump administration. However, the subcommittee proposed an increase in the budget for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It rejected the Trump administration’s proposed $255 million budget, a $78 million decrease from FY 2018, and allocated $335.2 million. The bill was approved in a subcommittee mark

43 Y/O with 23 years construction background thinking about joining the union, any advice is appreciated.

As the title says I'm thinking about joining the union, I have 13 years residential experience working for a GC doing all aspects of construction from foundation to finish work and everything in between, 2 years commercial working for a GC doing envelope remediation and most recently 8 years working in ornamental and structural steel doing design, building and installing, I was thinking about joining the labors or carpenters union but at my age what would I face? I need a change from my current position I'm in now, any advice is appreciated. submitted by /u/chuckburg [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2KvZCFo via Handy Rep Ai

Tempe Police: Autonomous Uber operator was watching “The Voice”, had time to avoid deadly collision

Photo: Tempe Police Department 2018 An Uber driver operating in autonomous mode was streaming “The Voice” when her Volvo fatally struck and killed a homeless woman pushing a bicycle across a dimly lit street in Tempe, Arizona, last March. That’s according to a newly released 318-page police report. It details subpoenas used to get information from Hulu, Google and other companies, as well as many other facts surrounding the collision that killed 49-year-old Elaine Marie Herzberg. Police said Wednesday that they have forwarded the report to a local prosecutor for a decision on whether the driver should be charged. Hulu data shows Uber employee Rafael Stuart Vasquez was down-streaming “The Voice” after watching several episodes of “Bones” when the woman emerged onto the roadway from the shadows, well outside of a crosswalk. Vasquez looked up, slamming on her breaks, after the car hit the woman. Herzberg died at 10:30 p.m. on March 18. The gray 2017 Volvo XC90 with an Arizona plate

National Electrical Contractors Association Awards Jeffrey P. Scarpello 2018 Robert L. Higgins Association Executive Distinguished Service Award

The National Electrical Contractors Association has selected Jeffrey P. Scarpello, the chapter manager of the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, as the 2018 recipient of the Robert L. Higgins Association... NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2KuM7ct via Handy Rep Ai

National Electrical Contractors Association Names James Olliges 2018 Recipient of Coggeshall Award

The National Electrical Contractor Association has selected Jim Olliges as the 2018 Coggeshall Award winner. NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2MyB53j via Handy Rep Ai

National Electrical Contractors Association Names Paul J. Yesbeck 2018 Recipient of Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award

NECA names Paul J. Yesbeck 2018 recipient of Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award. NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2KBRy9L via Handy Rep Ai

Southwire Named 2018 Recipient of National Electrical Contractors Association Industry Partner Award

NECA has awarded Premier Partner Southwire as the 2018 recipient of the NECA Industry Partner Award. NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2KtonSK via Handy Rep Ai

JMC Projects secures orders worth Rs.1966 crore

JMC Projects (India) Limited (JMC), a leading Civil Engineering and EPC Company has secured new orders of Rs. 1,966 crore. The details are as follows: JMC led consortium has secured two turnkey projects under Micro Lift Irrigation Scheme worth Rs.2,650 crores from Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) in Madhya Pradesh. The share of JMC in these projects is around Rs.1,600 crore Construction of Township for National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) for approximately Rs.366 crores in Chhattisgarh Commenting on securing new orders, Mr. S. K. Tripathi (CEO & Dy. Managing Director) commented, “We are pleased with the new order wins in our water and building segments. These large irrigation orders will help us improve our capabilities and further strengthen our presence in the water segment. In addition, the water projects being low capex oriented will help us further augment our return ratios. Overall, our robust and well diversified order book gives us confidence to

Urgent Jobs In Mumbai | Balajee Infratech & Constructions Private Limited

Requirement for Engineer in Balajee Infratech & Constructions Private Limited, Balajee Infratech & Constructions Private Limited is keen to focus on developing skills in the related service sector, an opportunity where prospects are expected to be more over the years and to participate in the emerging growth of tomorrow. Tender & Estimation Looking for Experience candidate in Mumbai for Tendering and Estimation with Hands on experience of working on MS Project software and experience in working for Road, Highway projects Experience: 5 to 7 Years Educational Qualification: BE/BTECH Location: Mumbai Job Reference Number: KK001_ConstructionPlacements Interested candidates may Send your resume to kkhanderia@balajeegroup.com with Job Reference Number: KK001_ConstructionPlacements  mention in the subject line. Contact Person: Kunal Khanderia Contact Company:  Balajee Infratech & Constructions Private Limited Website:   https://www.balajeegroup.com Job Appl

More Geogrid (Jun 2016)

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Tienda online de climatización

Encuentra en nuestra tienda online la climatización, energías renovables y aire acondicionado , ventilación al mejor precio de internet. Anticípate al verano y anímate a comprar aire acondicionado con las mejores marcas del mercado. Y al invierno con estufas de biomasa, radiadores o calefactores. submitted by /u/ReformasGranada [link] [comments] from Construction https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/comments/8us5ez/tienda_online_de_climatización/ via Handy Rep Ai

Islamic Development Bank signs MoU with AIIB at Mumbai for Infrastructure Investments

For the first time, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group) have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for strategic cooperation, including actively seeking to co- finance projects in common areas of operations. The comprehensive theme of the MOU will be “Mobilizing Financing for Infrastructure: Innovation & Collaboration”. will have a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure including development of energy and power, transportation and telecommunications, rural infrastructure water supply and sanitation, environmental protection, urban development and logistics. Signed during AIIB’s Third Annual Meeting in Mumbai, the MOU deepens the relationship between the two banks, allowing them to foster collaboration, share information and facilitate knowledge exchanges on development finance, Islamic finance and integrity mechanisms. The MOU will have a strong focus on sustainable

I'm no electrician, OR plumber, but I'm sure this can't be legal? I found this under my bathroom sink. That's the receptacle for one of my bedroom outlets.

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Reliance Infra to sell Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission for 18,800 crore

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has recently given its approval to the proposed 100% stake sale of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.’s integrated Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission Ltd. Following the commission’s nod, it is expected that the transaction will be closed in July 2018. MERC had concluded its hearing into the matter and reserved its order on June 14, 2018. The total consideration value of the deal is estimated at Rs. 18,800 crore. This is the largest ever debt reducing exercise by any Corporate Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. has already received the approval of Competition Commission of India (CCI) and its share-holders for the deal. Related Posts Reliance Infra to sell Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission for 18,800 crore Jobs In GMR Group | Hyderabad Walk-In Jobs In Delhi | Exp 0 – 1 yrs Overseas Jobs in UK for Graduate Civil Engineer Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. and ATL had signed Definitive Binding Agreement for 100% stake sal

Vacuum excavator is so powerful it literally sucks up the ground.

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Walk-In Jobs In Delhi | Exp 0 – 1 yrs

Walk in Drive in Simplex Infrastructures Limited, Simplex an ISO:9001 certified company, is one of the largest infrastructure solution provider in the country having a presence across several fast growing industry verticals like power, industrial construction, urban infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Marine, High Rise buildings, Roads, Bridges, Power & hydro electric projects and piling both in India and abroad. Simplex is a popular choice as an Indian associate with reputed International construction companies. Walk-In Interview on Saturday 30th June 2018   9 AM Venue: Simplex Infrastructures Limited 82-83,2nd Floor, vaikunth Building, Nehru Place, New Delhi Contact Person : Ms. Shilpjit Kaur / Mr. Suraj Singh Latwal Management Trainee (HR) ( Male Candidate can Only Apply) Job Description: Must have good communication skills (in English). Must have Masters in Management ( MBA-HR). Only male candidate can apply. 0 to 1 yrs experience. Contact Company: Simplex

Anchor cement block works

Sakrete offers various Products for preparing railings and machinery into concrete. But find the best suitable product for a successful construction project. Sakrete Anchor cement block works are used for Anchoring bolts and railings. Contact our professionals anytime at 866-SAKRETE (866-725-7383) for product recommendations. submitted by /u/sakrete1 [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2lINHJW via Handy Rep Ai

Stone Mortar Mix

Sakrete offers various products for durable covering for interior or exterior walls and surfaces. But finding the best suitable product for a successful construction project is very difficult. Sakrete Stone Mortar Mix is used for Masonry parge or finish coating. Contact our professionals anytime for product recommendations. Call us immediately to find nearby retailers at 866-SAKRETE (866-725-7383). submitted by /u/sakrete1 [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2yS6POH via Handy Rep Ai

Chairman’s Challenge: NYC Chapter Meets Rep. Dan Donovan

Before the New York Primary election, members of NECA’s NYC Chapter hosted an event for Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) at their chapter office. Pictured from left to right are Chapter Executive Edwin... NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2yNUUSk via Handy Rep Ai

The Countdown 6/29/18

Government Funding runs out in 194 days. Current FAA reauthorization expires in 195 days. Election day 2018 is in 129 days. NECA is your best resource for industry news, legislative updates, and information you need to stay ahead of the game. from NECA News & Industry Updates https://ift.tt/2lD3BFA via Handy Rep Ai

Lunchtime Happy Dance

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Replacing load bearing wall with beam, tips?

My dad and a friend of mine have background in home improvement. They are helping me replace an interior load bearing wall in the center of my home. Our plan is to build the temporary wall next to the load bearing wall, then we have the option to put together a beam with structural beam made of laminate beams, OR, I have a friend that has 8x8 barnwood beams that would span the gap. We ran the beam calculator, so I think either way we go will be viable. The barn wood looks to be much heavier to put into place than the structural laminate beam. My concern is that when you beam the wall, you are going to have a lot of weight under the ends of the span. A friend recommended 24''x24'' flat concrete slabs under those spots, then some jacks to bolster the support of the floor. Any things I am missing in the process here? Things to consider? submitted by /u/SavageMonorail1 [link] [comments] from Construction https://ift.tt/2lGThfR via Handy Rep Ai

BlueLine Rental takes first steps toward launching IPO

BlueLine Rental announced today that its parent company, Vander Holding Corporation, has submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of the company’s common stock. The offering, by the company based in the Woodlands, Texas, area, is expected to commence when market conditions allow, subject to, among other things, completion of the SEC review process. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, according to a press release from the company. BlueLine was previously known as Volvo Rents, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group, a publicly held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Rents had more than 185 locations in North America. In February 2014, Volvo Rents was sold to Platinum Equity

Next Gen concrete pavement surface textures spur awards for Texas DOT

From left to right: John Roberts, executive director of the International Grooving & Grinding Association; Bill Brudnick – director of transportation planning and development (Houston District TxDOT); Mark Woolridge, director of maintenance (TxDOT –Houston District);  and Lucio Ortiz, director of construction  (TxDOT- Houston District) The International Grooving & Grinding Association has announced its “Government Official of the Year” award winners. Employees of the Texas Department of Transportation–Houston District were selected as this year’s winners of the national award. They were recognized for their efforts to advance the understanding and use of quiet concrete pavement surface textures using the Next Generation Concrete Surface in the state of Texas. A technical presentation by TxDOT discussed how the Houston District—the largest DOT district in the state—incorporated the ultra-quiet and smooth Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) into several major highways,

Phillips named CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Screen capture of the Gordie Howe Bridge customs and toll plaza along the Detroit River in Windsor. Bryce Phillips, a Windsor native, has been named the new CEO of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), which is set to begin construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge in the fall of 2018, the Windsor Star reports. Bryce Phillips, new CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). Photo courtesy of WDBA. Phillips graduated from the University of Windsor as a mechanical engineer and has had a 35-year career in the private sector, where he oversaw major infrastructure projects in both North America and Europe. He is expected to start his new job in mid-July by replacing interim CEO Andre Juneau, who took the reins after the departure of CEO Michael Cautillo in 2017. “The Government of Canada is committed to the successful completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge,” said Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, according to the n